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Hawai'i alectryon
Scientific Name: Alectryon macrococcus var. auwahiensis
Family: Sapindaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hawai'i Alectryon (Alectryon macrococcus)
The Hawai'i alectryon, scientifically known as Alectryon macrococcus, is a tree native to Hawai'i. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other relevant details.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Alectryon macrococcus is in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that Alectryon macrococcus is in the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alectryon macrococcus Radlk.
- Common Names: Hawai'i alectryon, mahoe, Hawai'i-plum
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly listed, but several varieties are mentioned, including:
- Alectryon macrococcus Radlk. var. auwahiensis G. Linney
- Alectryon macrococcus Radlk. var. macrococcus
- Symbol: ALMA
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Hawai'i, found on islands including Maui, L?na?i, Moloka?i, O?ahu, Kaua?i, and potentially N.W. Islands, Kaho?olawe, and Ni?ihau.
- Grows well in cooler, upland areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial tree.
Ecological Role
- The plant is affected by the black twigborer, which has had devastating effects on many of Hawai'i's native hardwood trees.
Other Information
- Alectryon macrococcus is federally endangered.
Resources and Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i
- University of Hawai'i